US 77 over UP RR
PoorLee County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of US 290 · Structure no. 141440021107048
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 223 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,819
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 77 over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 over UP RR in Lee County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 72 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 11,819 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,760 by 2033. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 77 over UP RR built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is US 77 over UP RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does US 77 over UP RR carry?
About 11,819 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 77 over UP RR?
The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns US 77 over UP RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.